Sympathy for Palestinians’ plight should not be conflated with anti-Semitism
It is wrong to assume that people of left-wing disposition are prejudiced against Jews
Gaza Strip
On the front line of Lebanon’s war, medics count their dead and keep going
Since all-out war between Israel and Hizbullah restarted earlier this month, at least 42 Lebanese healthcare workers and first responders have been killed
US and Israel have inflicted long-term damage on themselves in their war with Iran
Binyamin Netanyahu seems intent on obliterating Israel’s international standing
Irish citizen held in Germany concerned over psychological consequences of pretrial detention
Daniel Tatlow-Devally in prison since last year after break-in at German subsidiary of Israel’s largest arms company
Why it took months for the world to declare ‘likely’ famine in Gaza
A more interesting question is why there wasn’t a major famine in Gaza, given the bombing, displacement and blockade. Part of the answer surely lies in Gaza’s human and social capital
Israel’s strategic aims, rather than America’s, are shaping the war with Iran
Worldview: Netanyahu’s primordial Zionism and Trump’s National Security Strategy have a lot in common
New York mayor Mamdani sparks debate after linking Irish history with Palestinian struggle
Comments were a notable departure from the St Patrick’s Day greetings offered by past office holders
Israel kills at least 10 Gaza police officers in latest attempts to loosen Hamas control
Attack on officers have increased in recent weeks following start of Israeli and US war on Iran
Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ and calls regime leaders ‘deranged scumbags’
Death toll and humanitarian crises mount two weeks into the US-Israeli war on Iran
Irish-British defence agreement updated to boost co-operation, tackle Russia ‘shadow fleet’
Cyber security, information-sharing and joint procurement initiatives also covered in deal
Anti-war demonstration at US embassy in Dublin is met by Iranian counter-protesters
Angry scenes as peace groups demand end to attacks on Iran, but Iranian group chants ‘Thank you, Trump’
Trump’s ‘little excursion’ could leave Iran even more fragmented, unstable and violent
For now, the most likely outcome is a shift to even greater levels of authoritarian control. Beyond that, the future is less certain
Surge in Israeli settler violence in West Bank since start of Iran war
At least five Palestinians killed during attacks by settlers in 11 days
Donald Trump is mad, bad and dangerous. Only the midterms can save the US now
One Congress member is even apparently tabling a Bill to allow the US president to serve a third term
An end to the Iran war could trigger Israel to extend its operations in south Lebanon
There is now a broad consensus in Israel for the need to establish a new security zone in neighbouring country
Removal of German bookshops from prize list calls a minister’s actions in question
Country has in recent years found creative ways and means to silence those with views it finds problematic
Author Mary Costello: ‘Gaza has disabled me. I think, how could I go into a room and make up stories?’
As her latest novel is published, the acclaimed Irish author has turned her attention to non-fiction, still writing ‘what obsesses, consumes and distresses’ her
Lara Marlowe: Trump wanted a distraction. So he turned the world into a lawless jungle
Worldview: Christian Zionists such as Mike Huckabee believe the Battle of Armageddon between Iran and Israel will precipitate the return of Christ
Alan Shatter to take defamation case against TD Paul Murphy over Epstein claims
Former minister for justice complains to FAI and Bohemians over supporters banner at game
Ireland’s Jewish Council reports 143 anti-Semitic incidents in six-month period
Body expresses ‘deep concern’ and urges ‘rapid development of dedicated national plan to counter growing antisemitism’
Protesters ‘crossed a line’ with GAA Congress disruption, says Jarlath Burns
The GAA say two stewards were injured as anti-Allianz protesters managed to get into level five of Croke Park’s Hogan Stand
Michael D Higgins regrets not calling out ‘disastrous capitalism’ more
Former president said much of world’s wealth was now concentrated among ‘a few hundred people’
Letters: Mainstream media have gone quiet on Gaza since the ‘ceasefire’
Western media interest seems to have fallen off a cliff, yet the suffering continues
Boiling tensions, brittle loyalties: a crucial vote that may redefine UK’s national politics
Crucial byelection too close to call as Greens and Reform UK surge, while Labour hopes to hold on if its base doesn’t split
Palestinians need unified leadership, say Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams
Former leaders questioned in Oireachtas on Irish peace talks and conflict resolution in Middle East
Irish solidarity a comfort for people ‘back home in Palestine’, demonstrators told
The National March for Palestine also heard from a student whose family has been devastated by Israel’s campaign
Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon kill eight Hizbullah members, officials say
Militant group says three of its local commanders among 10 people dead after building near Rayak partially destroyed
From matters of war to the search for alien life: a week in the life of Donald Trump
Inside Politics: Former prince Andrew’s arrest, Ireland’s EU presidency plans and U-turn on SNAs dominate news too
Trump tells first Board of Peace meeting $7bn contributed to Gaza reconstruction fund
Hamas disarmament and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian enclave likely to test effectiveness of new board
Authoritarians, strongmen and dictators: Who is on Donald Trump’s Board of Peace?
Representatives of repressive regimes from around the world are flying to Washington for the inaugural meeting of the body
Trump’s Board of Peace meets for first time – but can it deliver for Gaza?
‘It’s going to be the most prestigious board ever formed,’ says Donald Trump
Can Donald Trump make a diplomatic breakthrough – without any diplomats?
Reliance on Kushner and Witkoff for negotiations raises concerns for US capacity and experience
Seán Moran: Allianz issue needs to be aired at congress to get the views of GAA members
It will be an opportunity to discuss but Central Council is the forum for action - if that is what the Association wants
Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day White House events, party confirms
Trump’s backing of Israel in war in Gaza cited by Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill as reason for boycott
Ireland v Israel match should proceed in Dublin, says Minister of State
Minister of State’s remarks come after senior figures in Government suggested the home fixture could be played outside the State
Golf stuff for Trump, whiskey for Zelenskiy and maybe a tastier return for the Irish public
Simon Harris says the Government is looking at ways to encourage Irish people to save and invest
Ken Early: Why football has boycotted Russia but not Israel – yet
Ireland would face serious consequences for deciding not to play against Israel. That doesn’t necessarily mean they shouldn’t refuse
Judeophobia. A History: examining hatred of Jews and how it has mutated over time
Author traces phenomenon from Middle Ages to modern day, even among modern socialist and anarchist philosophers
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
Minister disagrees with Taoiseach over football matches against Israel
Independent Minister of State Marian Harkin says she is ‘at odds on a personal view’
McEntee upbeat following ‘conciliatory’ US position on European relations
‘The UN has served us extremely well ... but reform is needed’ Minister for Foreign Affairs says at Munich Defence Conference
The Irish soccer team should not play Israel in Nations League
Upcoming fixtures should be boycotted by Ireland fans
Palestine Action ruling: UK government’s defiant response can’t mask the scale of its defeat
London high court declares proscription of group under anti-terror laws to be illegal
Taoiseach says Ireland against Israel football fixtures should proceed
‘Sport can be challenging when it crosses into the realm of politics,’ Martin says
The whole world will be watching Ireland v Israel. The FAI cannot mess this up
Navigating the months ahead will require strong leadership and deft handling, qualities that have not been the FAI’s strong suit
Netanyahu says Israel has joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Israel’s presence is expected to bring criticism as the board does not include a Palestinian
Indonesia begins training troops for Gaza deployment
Nation with world’s largest Muslim population becomes first to publicly commit to Trump’s ‘international stabilisation force’
Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians in latest undermining of Gaza ceasefire
At least 580 people have been killed by Israel since truce was struck last October
Deportations and Shannon Airport
The use of Shannon Airport by Ice and the US military is a flagrant abuse of Irish neutrality
Sinn Féin senator alleging defamation may deliver late reply to defence, judge rules
Chris Andrews claims he was defamed in Irish Times article concerning Sinn Féin response to October 7th Hamas attack on Israel
Touring exhibition reimagining Palestinian artist’s lost work comes to Belfast
Exiled from Haifa months later, Maroun Tomb lost all but the names of oil paintings featured in his 1947 hometown exhibition
‘A different type of protest’: Silence speaks volumes as healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin
Silent walk in Dublin aimed at highlighting Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza and its plans to prevent entry for 37 aid agencies
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